Lou Hammond Group announces three internal promotions
August 15, 2018Lou Hammond Group, an integrated marketing communications firm with offices in five cities across the country, is pleased to announce three promotions in the Charleston, S.C. office. Charlotte Park was…
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Lou Hammond Group announces three internal promotions
August 15, 2018
Lou Hammond Group, an integrated marketing communications firm with offices in five cities across the country, is pleased to announce three promotions in the Charleston, S.C. office. Charlotte Park was…
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What are you losing by not paying attention to your website?
August 6, 2018
When you have a need for information, where do you first go? If you are like a growing number of Americans, you whip out your cell phone and search online.…
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Marketing executive Lisa Lindquist joins Womble Bond Dickinson LLP (US) in Charleston
August 2, 2018
Lisa Lindquist has joined Womble Bond Dickinson as Marketing and Client Resources Manager for the Charleston and Columbia offices. Lindquist brings experience in corporate brand marketing, professional practice marketing consulting,…
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The Brandon Agency tapped to provide strategic marketing for Hobcaw Barony
July 23, 2018
The Brandon Agency announces its marketing partnership with Hobcaw Barony — a 16,000-acre Grand Strand property dedicated to research and education. The agency will work as a strategic partner, providing public relations,…
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PRSA welcomes 11 new members into its prestigious College of Fellows in 2018
July 17, 2018
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) has announced the election of 11 new members into the organization’s prestigious College of Fellows, an honorary organization within PRSA comprised of more…
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The Brandon Agency welcomes new Project Manager and Media Coordinator
July 16, 2018
The Brandon Agency, South Carolina’s largest privately owned integrated advertising agency, is pleased to welcome a pair of new team members — Project Manager Elizabeth Galloway and Media Coordinator Elizabeth “Lizzy”…
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LHWH Advertising wins 42 new national awards, bringing 2018 total to 63
July 11, 2018LHWH Advertising and Public Relations (LHWH) in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has won an additional 42 awards for its creative work in five separate national and international competitions. The agency was…
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The natural conflict between Legal and PR
July 6, 2018
Leighton Lord Founder and Managing Director, NP Strategy, LLC Any organization confronting a controversial issue, and especially a crisis, will need legal advice and public relations advice. That, however,…
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The Top 4 Mistakes Made While Managing a Crisis
June 25, 2018
By Erin Sanders Senior Communications Advisor with NP Strategy No one wants a crisis. Understandably, most people don’t even want to think about a crisis… unless it’s happening to…
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Join coastal area mayors and the South Carolina chapter of the Public Relations Society of America for a forum on June 20
June 14, 2018More and more businesses are turning to public relations to tell their stories. Today, municipalities across the US are practicing many of PR’s same promotional and image-building strategies to position…
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Introducing our new advice column: Communications, PR and more from NP Strategy
June 13, 2018
By Heather Matthews NP Strategy “Free PR advice from a top, local strategic communications agency!” Sound too good to be true? Well, for the next twelve months that is…
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SC/NSPRA awards CCSD for excellence in communication
June 1, 2018he South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA) celebrated the effectiveness of 139 programs and projects from across the state at its annual Rewards for Excellence…
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South Carolina businesses generate $2.37 billion in economic impact due to google search and ads tools
May 31, 2018
In One Year, Google Helped 18,000 in South Carolina Grow On Thursday, Google announced that 18,000 in South Carolina businesses, publishers and nonprofits used Google search and advertising tools to…
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The Brandon Agency welcomes new employees to growing team in Myrtle Beach and Charlotte offices
May 22, 2018
The Brandon Agency, the most creatively awarded agency in the Carolinas over the last decade, welcomes Lindsey McRae as a Senior Social Media Executive, Cortney Legg as a Senior Account Manager, Craddock…
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Rodriguez promoted to Director of Public Relations for LHWH Advertising
May 22, 2018
LHWH Advertising & Public Relations (LHWH) located in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has promoted Jason “Jay” Rodriguez to public relations director. Rodriguez will step into Tracy Vreeland’s role. Tracy has accepted…
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Rodriguez promoted to Director of Public Relations for LHWH Advertising
May 21, 2018LHWH Advertising & Public Relations (LHWH) located in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has promoted Jason “Jay” Rodriguez to public relations director. Rodriguez will step into Tracy Vreeland’s role. Tracy has accepted…
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Flock and Rally wins “Best in Show” Mercury Award for Eclipse Campaign, earns nine SCPRSA awards total
May 18, 2018Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with a “Best in Show” Mercury Award 2017 for the Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C. campaign.…
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Flock and Rally wins “Best in Show” Mercury Award for Eclipse Campaign, earns nine SCPRSA awards total
May 18, 2018
Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with a “Best in Show” Mercury Award 2017 for the Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C. campaign.…
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Public relations excellence recognized at annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards event
May 15, 2018
The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, May 3 in Columbia. Communication professionals from across the state…
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Charleston International Airport honored for social media efforts
May 15, 2018
Airport’s social media efforts honored for excellence Charleston International Airport’s social media efforts have been honored for excellence by public relations professionals throughout the state of South Carolina. @iflyCHS on Facebook, Twitter…
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Rawle Murdy wins National ADDY with innovative 3-D mailer
May 14, 2018Rawle Murdy, an integrated marketing firm, has won a National ADDY Award in the Sales & Marketing Direct Mail, 3-D category. Sponsored by the American Advertising Federation, the American Advertising…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Cheryl Smithem, Charleston Public Relations & Design
April 30, 2018
The LowcountryBizSC Entrepreneur Minute is a short interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer. …
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LHWH Advertising wins nine new international awards
April 11, 2018LHWH Advertising & Public Relations in Myrtle Beach, S.C., won five Gold and four Rose Gold awards in the 2018 Muse Creative Awards competition. There were more than 1,350 submissions…
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LHWH Advertising wins nine new international awards
April 11, 2018
LHWH Advertising & Public Relations in Myrtle Beach, S.C., won five Gold and four Rose Gold awards in the 2018 Muse Creative Awards competition. There were more than 1,350 submissions…
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Local marketer Holly Fisher earns StoryBrand Guide certification
April 10, 2018
Holly A. Fisher, CEO of Fisher Creative LLC, has been certified as a StoryBrand Guide, helping businesses and nonprofits clarify their message and create a marketing strategy that works. Fisher…
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Touchpoint Communications’ founder Colleen Troy named Marketer of the Year
April 4, 2018Colleen Troy, founder of Touchpoint Communications, has been named Marketer of the Year by the Charleston chapter of American Marketing Association. The Spark! Awards celebrate creative and marketing excellence in…
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Touchpoint Communications’ founder Colleen Troy named Marketer of the Year
April 4, 2018
Colleen Troy, founder of Touchpoint Communications, has been named Marketer of the Year by the Charleston chapter of American Marketing Association. The Spark! Awards celebrate creative and marketing excellence in…
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Local agency owner is inducted into Organization of American Women in Public Relations
March 8, 2018
Denise Blackburn-Gay, APR, President of Marketing Strategies, Inc. of Myrtle Beach, is South Carolina’s first woman to be inducted into membership in the Organization of American Women in Public Relations. This…
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TRIO welcomes new account manager
March 8, 2018TRIO has expanded its team with the addition of Abbie Linnerud as an account manager. In her role, Linnerud will work directly with TRIO’s clients to implement their marketing strategies.…
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TRIO welcomes new account manager
March 8, 2018
TRIO has expanded its team with the addition of Abbie Linnerud as an account manager. In her role, Linnerud will work directly with TRIO’s clients to implement their marketing strategies.…
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The Brandon Agency takes home 19 awards for Creative Excellence at the American Advertising Federation’s Coastal Carolinas Addy Awards
February 28, 2018
The Brandon Agency, the only certified brand strategy agency in South Carolina, was honored at the 2018 American Advertising Federation Annual Awards Gala held in Myrtle Beach, on February 24, taking home…
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LHWH Advertising honored with 15 new international awards
February 21, 2018LHWH Advertising & Public Relations won 15 AVA Digital Awards, including four platinum, seven gold, and four honorable mentions. AVA Digital recognizes outstanding achievement in digital communication. Gold and platinum…
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LHWH Advertising honored with 15 new international awards
February 21, 2018
LHWH Advertising & Public Relations won 15 AVA Digital Awards, including four platinum, seven gold, and four honorable mentions. AVA Digital recognizes outstanding achievement in digital communication. Gold and platinum…
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Push Digital continues growth to fuel innovative digital marketing
February 20, 2018
Digital creative, crisis communications, issue advocacy and political campaign agency, Push Digital, announced today that it has launched two new divisions, opened a new office and hired new staff. PUSH…
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Rawle Murdy announces three account team promotions
February 20, 2018Rawle Murdy, an integrated branding agency is pleased to announce that Daniel Brock has been promoted to Public Relations & Social Media Account Director while Susannah Runkle is now a…
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Rawle Murdy announces three account team promotions
February 20, 2018
Rawle Murdy, an integrated branding agency is pleased to announce that Daniel Brock has been promoted to Public Relations & Social Media Account Director while Susannah Runkle is now a…
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LHWH Advertising has record-breaking year
January 25, 2018LHWH Advertising & Public Relations won a grand total of 19 national/international awards in six different competitions in 2017, including Best Mobile Website in the Nation for the design and…
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LHWH Advertising has record-breaking year
January 25, 2018
LHWH Advertising & Public Relations won a grand total of 19 national/international awards in six different competitions in 2017, including Best Mobile Website in the Nation for the design and…
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The Brandon Agency welcomes Katie Ryan as new SEO specialist
January 22, 2018
The Brandon Agency, the most creatively awarded agency in the Carolinas, has expanded its Search Engine Marketing Team with the addition of Katie Ryan, the agency’s new search engine optimization (SEO)…
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Columbia Fireflies assign BDi as their ad agency for 2018 Season
January 18, 2018
BDi Marketing-Adverting has announced that the Columbia Fireflies Baseball organization is assigning BDi as the team’s advertising agency-of-record for the 2018 season. 2018 is the inaugural year for BDi to…
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AMA Charleston announces Spark! Giving Award
January 17, 2018
The American Marketing Association, Charleston Chapter (AMA Charleston) announced a new category in this year’s Spark! Awards, recognizing the outstanding creative achievements of Charleston area marketers. The Giving Award will…
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National iconic design magazine recognizes Chernoff Newman with two awards
January 17, 2018PRINT magazine, sponsor of one of the most well-respected design competitions in the graphic design industry, recently recognized Chernoff Newman’s talent with two awards in its annual South regional design…
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National iconic design magazine recognizes Chernoff Newman with two awards
January 17, 2018PRINT magazine, sponsor of one of the most well-respected design competitions in the graphic design industry, recently recognized Chernoff Newman’s talent with two awards in its annual South regional design…
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The Brandon Agency honored with Golden Tusk Award by the Carolinas Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society for “Save Our Nurses” Campaign
January 3, 2018The Brandon Agency, the most creatively awarded agency in the Carolinas, was awarded a Golden Tusk award by the Carolinas Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Society (CHPRMS) for creating the “Save…
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Chernoff Newman announces Charleston leadership changes
December 6, 2017
Chernoff Newman announced today that Charleston office general manager Peter Wertimer will retire effective December 31, after a decade of service as the president of advertising and a partner of the…
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Flock and Rally win IABC/SC Palmetto Award
December 6, 2017Flock and Rally and SCAAHC Win 2017 IABC/SC Palmetto Award of Excellence for Green Book of S.C. Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., in…
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Flock and Rally win IABC/SC Palmetto Award
December 6, 2017
Flock and Rally and SCAAHC Win 2017 IABC/SC Palmetto Award of Excellence for Green Book of S.C. Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., in…
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Horry County hires new Public Information Officer
November 14, 2017
Horry County names Kelly Moore as the new Public Information Officer. Her first day is Monday, November 13, 2017. Moore grew up in South Carolina. She is a graduate of…
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Chernoff Newman hires account supervisor in Charleston Office
November 12, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – Shelby Weimer has joined Chernoff Newman as an account supervisor in the firm’s Charleston office. The integrated marketing communication agency has locations in Charleston, Columbia, Charlotte and…
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